Levi Lawrence – Las Vegas, NV

An indoor enclosure housing one adult dog had an empty water bowl at the time of inspection. According to the licensee, this dog frequently spills his water bowl. The licensee provided water to the dog which drank a small amount calmly and comfortably without notable thirst. Constant access to potable water is necessary to ensure that dogs remain adequately hydrated as needed throughout the day. The facility must ensure that all dogs have continuous access to potable water at all times, unless restricted by the attending veterinarian or excepted as provided in 3.17(a). Correct from this day, 11/21/2025, forward.

Within the large, back room where the dog crates are located were two cluttered, disorganized storage shelves used to store some miscellaneous items not used for animal purposes including tool items, plastic bags and a fuel can. Also within the room were two tables which were covered with cluttered miscellaneous items including papers, plastic bags, clumps of hair, rolls of tape, and cords. Premises where housing facilities are located, including surrounding buildings and surrounding grounds, and other animal areas must be kept clean, free of clutter and in good repair to protect the animals from injury, to prevent the harborage of pests, and to facilitate the husbandry practices required in this subpart. A system of maintaining effective housekeeping practices must be in place to protect the health and well-being of the animals. Correct by 11/30/2025.

A regularly scheduled visit to the facility by the attending veterinarian has not occurred over the past 12 months according to the licensee. Regularly scheduled premise visits are essential in determining if all aspects of animal care (nutrition, health, environment, water, and air quality, etc.) are being provided to the dogs. The licensee must have regularly scheduled visits, not less than once every 12 months, by the attending veterinarian to the facility where animals are kept, to assess and ensure the adequacy of veterinary care and other aspects of animal care and use. Correct by 10/02/2026.

The licensee has not been following the attending veterinarian’s approved schedule for the sampling for parasites and other pests for dogs. According to the facility’s Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) for Dogs at least 2 dogs will be tested for heartworm yearly and all adult dogs will have a fecal test yearly. There was no record or documentation available to show these parasite tests had been performed. Failure to conduct sampling and treatment for parasites and other pests in accordance with the attending veterinarians approved schedule can expose the animals to increased disease risk and can delay treatment. The licensee must ensure that sampling and treatment of parasites and other pests (including fleas, worms, coccidia, giardia, and heartworm) are followed in accordance with the schedule approved by the attending veterinarian. Correct by 10/02/2026.